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A review by alexisgarcia
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was beautiful and devastating. The writing is lush and gorgeous. I felt as if I was there through every part of the book. I truly felt for the characters, wanting the best for them. And let me tell you, I sobbed (hence the “devastating”). This book takes such a modern and inclusive spin as it retells the Iliad. Loved the LGBTQ+ representation. I would recommend this book to anyone.
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, Body horror, Death, Gore, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Murder, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Rape, Self harm, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Slavery, Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and War